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The Nintendo Museum is opening in Kyoto, Japan this year. Nintendo has now sent ticket reservations live and also provides all sorts of helpful information on its website. Here's a quick rundown on some things you might want to know before you visit the museum.

Opening Date The Nintendo Museum will open in Kyoto Japan on 2nd October 2024 . Ticket Drawing "Tickets are sold via a randomly selected drawing. Entries will be accepted beginning three months prior to your visit.



The cost of the ticket must be paid after your entry is drawn. A free Nintendo Account is required to enter the drawing and purchase tickets." "Regarding first-come, first-served ticket sales - After the drawing is over, if there are any tickets available due to cancellations, etc.

, tickets may be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis. First-come, first-served ticket sales will be announced on the ticketing website. Tickets for time slots up to two months in advance may become available for sale.

" Here's the full process of applying for the ticket drawing. Tickets are assigned as QR codes. Making a reservation for the Craft & Play Workshop: "Visits to the workshop require same-day reservations.

A separate fee is required to participate. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you're interested, be sure to request a reservation as soon as possible upon entering the museum." "You can check available time slots and make reservations at the information counter in the lobby on the 1st floor of Exhibition Building 1 or at the Craft & Play workshop information desk on the 2nd floor of Exhibition Building 3.

" Ticket Pricing *All prices include tax. *Children ages 11 or younger must be accompanied by a guardian. When purchasing a child ticket (11 or younger), also purchase at least one adult ticket (18+).

*Admission is free for preschoolers with accessibility needs. Tickets for adults and children with accessibility needs are sold at the same price as child tickets. One companion may also buy a ticket for the price of a child ticket.

On the day of your visit, please present a certification of accessibility need (or Mirairo ID) to enter the museum. Operating Hours Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00 Closed: Museum Map Nintendo Shop Hours of Operation 10:00 - 18:00 In addition to official merchandise themed after Nintendo game worlds and characters, the shop also carries items available only at Nintendo Museum. *The shop is located inside Nintendo Museum and is open only to ticket holders.

This shop is operated by NOMURA medias Co., Ltd. Hatena Burger (Cafe) Hours of Operation 10:00 - 18:00 Seating capacity; approximately 130 guests There are over 270,000 combinations.

You can custom order your own hamburger by combining your preferred ingredients. Special drinks and sides are on the menu as well. *Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.

Thank you for understanding. *Lacto-ovo vegetarian options (contain eggs and dairy products) are available on our menu. *Wheelchair-accessible seating is also available.

Please speak to the staff. *High chairs are available. Please speak to the staff.

*The café is located inside Nintendo Museum and is open only to ticket holders. This café is operated by Smiles Co., Ltd.

Location Here's the address, which is a quick walk from the train station. 56 Kaguraden, Ogura-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0042 Getting Here Nintendo mentions how the museum does not offer parking spaces for cars, motorcycles, or bicycles. You'll need to catch public transportation, excluding taxis, to reach the museum.

"Please take public transportation, excluding taxis, to reach the museum. Do not travel to the museum by cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or taxis. For those with accessibility needs, information on reserving parking space will be sent to you by email.

" Access - From the Train Station 5-minute walk from the East exit of Ogura Station (Kintetsu Railway Kyoto Line) 8-minute walk from the North exit of JR Ogura Station (JR Nara Line) 22-minute walk from the North exit of Uji Station (JR Nara Line) We'll keep updating this guide with more information..

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